Last week, I was attached to my computer waiting for news on a little boy who was fighting to stay in this world and fighting cancer while praying for him and his family. I thought a lot about my family, my son and I was sad. I've been waiting for that sadness to lift.
I always believed that the Lord doesn't take one life without giving another.
Today, I'm attached to my computer waiting for news on a little one making his/her way into this world. I've been thinking of the best day of my life, the best moments of my life. The moment I saw my Jacob's dark haired teeny head come into this world. The moment I saw his sweet little face. The moment I heard his first cry. The moment I told my husband that he was a daddy. And that daddy's face when he saw his son for the first time.
I'm thinking of my friend Kate, who recently joined the Mommy ranks and is about to become an Auntie for the first time. I'm thinking of the day I became Annie Gail. I was in 4th grade when our Matthew David was born! Then came Chris, and Liz, and Jill, and Fi, and Jaz, and Brooke (in that order)...and you know, I remember the day each and every one of them were born. They're great kids and I'm so very proud of them all.
Congratulations Kate (Kira and Justin too) on another new stage in your life! You'll hang onto this day forever. I'm thinking of all of you today. Thanks for reminding me of the best moments.
Oh Gail, you are so great! Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. You are so right, I will never forget this day. It is just SO exciting and exactly what I needed - babies are such an excellant reminder of all that is good in the world.
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